Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 vs Volvo V70
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 480 | 1,177 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2024 | 1996–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2016 | 1998 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 20 | 64 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 31 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.5% | 11.8% |
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
66
13.8%
Airbags
62
12.9%
Stability & Traction Control
54
11.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
53
11.0%
Electrical System
41
8.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
6.5%
Other & Unspecified
28
5.8%
Wheels
27
5.6%
Volvo V70 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
160
13.6%
Electrical System
142
12.1%
Engine & Cooling
139
11.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
124
10.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
108
9.2%
Brakes
103
8.8%
Lights
75
6.4%
Airbags
52
4.4%